Gold Strike Xtra (export outside UK and EU only)

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For export outside the UK and the EU only. Requires further additions in order for it to function.
Please refer to the Tech Specs and Product Details tabs below for more information.

This solution can be used for gold plating very adhesive layers on to difficult-to plate metals such as chrome, surgical steel and dental alloys. Standard swabs can be used with this solution, however for longer life we recommend using the S-Type Swab which can be purchased by clicking on the link in the ‘Related Products’ section below this panel.
It is primarily used as an adhesive undercoat for other metals such as gold, silver, palladium and platinum.
Gold Strike Xtra should not be plated over 0.1 micron.

Gold content of working solution: 4 grams per litre

HS Code: 3824 99 70

Operating Conditions and Deposit Data – Brush Plating

Voltage

3.0 volts

Temperature

20 – 25 °C (see notes)

Gold Concentration

4 g/l

Electrode

Carbon or platinum

Gold content in plate

99% – 99.5%

Plating Rate at (3 volts, Carbon Electrode, 20 °C)

0.07 micron per minute (spot)

Plating Rate at (4 volts, Carbon Electrode, 20 °C)

0.09 micron per minute (spot)

Recommended plating thickness

0.1 micron

Coverage

10ml will cover 200 cm2 to 0.1 micron

Hardness

185 Hv

Density of deposit

19.3 g/cm3

Stress

Not known

Special storage requirements

Away from sunlight

Shelf life

1 – 2 years

Health and Safety classification

Harmful

Special considerations

None

Transport (UN number)

2796

Notes:

The specifications above relate to the final mix with sulphuric acid added not to the as-shipped version.

When plating in recesses, we recommend using the using the Plating Pen (8 – 10 volts, Fibre Nib).

Plating rate decreases considerably below 20 °C

We strongly advise against the use of stainless steel anodes for most of our plating processes

Plating rates are calculated over a sample area which is permanently covered by swab.

If 35% sulphuric acid is not available, please contact us with the percentage which
is available and we will advise on the addition accordingly.

General guide;

Certain small items, for example Swabs, Nibs and Plating Pens can be sent by normal post within the UK

The courier option for UK deliveries is FedEx

Free UK mainland delivery available on orders over £100

International orders usually 3-5 working days.

For all price quotations for deliveries, please add your items to our shopping cart. You will be able to see the shipping costs by clicking on the ‘Calculate shipping’ button in the cart and before checking out.